Opportunities for PhD scholarships in Health Economics 2019

If you are looking for a rigorous graduate training, and want to make a substantial research contribution to the economics of health and health care, the Centre for Health Economics at Monash University offers a fully funded PhD in Health Economics. Generous scholarships covering all fees and a stipend, plus travel costs are available for suitably qualified individuals. There are further opportunities for travel and the potential to study for up to one year at one of our partner institutions in Europe or USA. PhDs are available in all areas of health economics, but we specifically encourage those within the current research programs of our experienced supervisors:

We offer excellent research facilities including a dedicated student study space, a behavioural laboratory, high quality computing facilities, frequent internal and external seminars, and funded conference travel. Applicants should have a good first degree in a relevant discipline and we provide coursework in health economics and related studies.

Monash is one of the top 100 universities in the world, ranked top in health economics in the Asia Pacific. The Business School contains both a leading Economics Department and a distinct Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics with an international reputation in theoretical and applied econometrics. The School of Public Health provides expertise in large epidemiological studies, multicentre clinical trials, clinical registries, evidence, synthesis and health social science. Co-supervision is available and common.

We strongly encourage you to get in touch with us prior to making an application, to discuss the range of exciting projects available at the Centre. Email your enquiry to buseco-che.hdr.enquiries@monash.edu

There are two rounds each year for both international and domestic applicants: https://www.monash.edu/graduate-research/future-students/apply. Interested candidates should send an expression of interest to buseco-che.hdr.enquiries@monash.edu and attach a full CV (including details of specific grades and transcripts if available) at least six weeks prior to the scholarship application closing dates. Suitable applicants will be sent an invitation to apply to submit with their online application.

To express your interest in this opportunity please send your CV including details of two referees, a copy of your academic transcripts and grading scales and a 1-2 page cover letter which outlines your research skills, experience and why this PhD opportunity interests you to buseco-che.hdr.enquiries@monash.edu.